On January 20th, 2015 President Obama addressed the nation. Covering issues from the wage gap to

internet security. Here are a few of the highlights.

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“Imagine if we broke out of these tired old patterns.

Imagine if we did something different.” President Barack Obama

01.20.15

JOBS “Since 2010, America has put more people back to work than Europe, Japan, & all advanced economies combined.

Our manufacturers have added almost 800,000 new jobs.”

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Wage Gap: “Congress still needs to pass a law that

makes sure a woman is paid the same as a man for doing the same work.

Really. It’s 2015. It’s time.”

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Open Internet: “I intend to protect a free and open internet, extend its reach to every classroom, and every community, and help folks build the fastest networks, so that the next generation of digital innovators and entrepreneurs have the platform to keep reshaping our world.”

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Community College: “I want to spread that idea all across

America, so that two years of college becomes as free and

universal in America as high school is today. And I want to work with

this Congress, to make sure Americans already burdened with

student loans can reduce their monthly payments,

so that student debt doesn’t derail anyone’s

dreams.”

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Minimum Wage: We still need to make sure employees get the overtime they’ve earned. And to everyone in this Congress who still refuses to raise the minimum wage, I say this:

If you truly believe you could work full-time and support a family on less than $15,000 a year, go try it. “

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Hiring Veterans: “So to every CEO in America, let me repeat:

If you want somebody who’s going to get the job

done, hire a veteran.”

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